Matters — March 2025

Parking and Loading Code Amendment (DCA190-002)

The city amended Chapters 51 and 51A of the Dallas City Code to update off-street parking and loading requirements affecting residential zoning districts and other development standards. The changes refined how developers and property owners must provide parking and loading facilities for new construction and building modifications. The City Council approved the amended code on May 14, 2025.

Mar 20: Carried: 13 to 0

Specific Use Permit Amendment at Ramona (Z234-346)

The property owner applied to amend Specific Use Permit No. 2107 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages as part of a general merchandise or food store larger than 3,500 square feet at the north corner of Ramona. The permit required approval from both the City Plan Commission and City Council before it could take effect. The amendment was approved on April 23, 2025.

Mar 26: Remanded

Planned Development District at South Jim Miller Road (Z234-316)

A zoning application sought to rezone property at the southeast corner of South Jim Miller Road and Great Trinity Forest Way from a community retail district with liquor overlay to a planned development district for multifamily housing. The change would have removed liquor licensing restrictions and enabled residential development in a corridor area currently zoned for commercial use. The proposal was approved by the City Council on June 11, 2025.

Mar 20: Carried: 12 to 0

Specific Use Permit Amendment for Sand and Gravel Mining at Kleberg Road (Z212-131)

An application for a Specific Use Permit amendment was proposed to authorize sand and gravel mining on property zoned Agricultural along Kleberg Road between US 175 Frontage Road and Jordan Valley Road. The amendment raised concerns about industrial extraction in a rural area and its effects on neighboring properties. Multiple City Plan Commission hearings were held, but the process stalled without a final decision.

Specific Use Permit Renewal for Alcohol Sales (Z234-165)

The owner of a small food or merchandise store (no more than 3,500 square feet) in a community retail district sought to renew their permit to sell alcoholic beverages. Alcohol sales require special permits in areas with liquor control overlays to ensure compliance with city zoning and licensing regulations. The permit renewal was approved on June 11, 2025.

Mar 20: Carried: 13 to 0

TMM Development Single Family Zoning at Haymarket Road (Z845-372)

TMM Development, LLC requested to rezone a property near Haymarket Road from an Agricultural District to a Single Family Residential District (R-5(A)). The property was subject to deed restrictions that limited its agricultural use. The rezoning was approved on June 11, 2025.

Mar 20: Carried: 12 to 0

HC Heavy Commercial Subdistrict at Cedar Springs Road (Z234-243)

The city considered a zoning application to establish a Planned Development Subdistrict for Heavy Commercial uses on property within the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, bounded by Cedar Springs Road, Maple Avenue, and North Pearl Street. The proposal would have allowed HC Heavy Commercial zoning in this area of the city. The application was approved on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved

Hampton Road Zoning Determination (25-1441A)

The City Plan Commission reviewed a zoning case to determine land-use permissions and development standards for a district area along Hampton Road between Wentworth Street and Brandon. The case remained under review but became inactive without reaching a final vote.

Mar 20: Carried: 9 to 0

Bar Lounge Specific Use Permit at Inwood Road (Z234-333)

A new Specific Use Permit application sought approval for an alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) on Inwood Road in a Community Retail District zoned area. The proposal was considered through the planning and zoning process to ensure compatibility with the surrounding corridor. The permit was approved as amended on April 23, 2025.

Mar 20: Carried: 13 to 0

Planned Development District Amendment at IH-635 and Valley View Lane (Z234-271)

Suzan Kedron and Victoria Morris sought an amendment to Planned Development District No. 143 at the northwest corner of IH-635 and Valley View Lane, with changes to the development, landscape, and traffic management plans. The amendment affected how the site could be developed and required compliance with modified conditions and management strategies. The City Council approved the amendment on April 23, 2025.

Mar 20: Carried: 13 to 0

DLF Denton Planned Development at Manor Way (Z234-326)

DLF Denton, LLC applied for an amendment to Planned Development District No. 917 on Manor Way, between Maple Avenue and Denton Drive. The City Plan Commission and City Council reviewed the zoning modification to ensure it met development standards for the corridor. The amendment was approved with amended conditions.

Mar 26: Approved As Amended

Drive-Through Restaurant Specific Use Permit at Maple and Hawthorne (Z234-279)

A drive-through restaurant was proposed at the corner of Maple Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue in the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District. The property's zoning designation required approval for this type of use. The City Council approved the proposal.

Mar 20: Carried: 11 to 0

Mainul Khan Multifamily Zoning at John West Road (Z234-323)

Mainul Khan requested a zoning change on John West Road from Community Retail District to Multifamily District zoning to enable residential development. The change would convert commercially-zoned land into apartments or condominiums in the corridor. The zoning change was approved on May 14, 2025.

Mar 20: Carried: 13 to 0

Buckner Boulevard Vehicle Display Specific Use Permit (Z245-125)

An application sought approval for a vehicle display, sales, and service facility within the Buckner Boulevard Special Purpose District. The matter required review by both the City Plan Commission and City Council. The proposal was denied without prejudice.

Mar 20: Carried: 11 to 0

Niraj Puri Townhouse District at North Hampton Road and Calypso Street (Z167-361)

Niraj Puri sought to change zoning on the southeast corner of North Hampton Road and Calypso Street from Neighborhood Office to Townhouse District and remove deed restrictions limiting the property's use. The change would allow residential townhouse development at a location previously restricted to office use. The proposal was approved on April 23, 2025.

Specific Use Permit for Alcoholic Beverages at Simpson Stuart Road (Z234-334)

An application sought approval to sell alcoholic beverages at a Community Retail District property on the southeast corner of Simpson Stuart Road, which required a Specific Use Permit due to the district's Liquor Control Overlay. The permit allows this higher-impact commercial use in a retail corridor, subject to zoning review. The proposal was approved as amended by the City Council on April 23, 2025.

Specific Use Permit Renewal for Alcohol Sales (Z234-111)

A renewal application sought to continue allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages at a small food or general merchandise store in a light industrial zone. The permit was important for maintaining an existing commercial use in the district. The renewal was approved on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved

Mesquite Tree Service Commercial Service District at Quietwood Drive (Z234-345)

Mesquite Tree Service, LLC sought to rezone a property on Quietwood Drive from single-family residential zoning to a Commercial Service District. The change would have converted land between Interstate 20 and Kingsland Road to allow commercial uses. The proposal was approved on April 23, 2025.

Planned Development & Mini-Warehouse Zoning (Z234-277)

An application proposed a planned development district for nonresidential uses alongside a mixed-use district with a specific use permit for mini-warehouse development, while maintaining a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay across the areas. The proposal went through multiple City Plan Commission votes but stalled without reaching a final decision. The matter has remained inactive with no recent activity.

Mar 20: Carried: 13 to 0

South Dallas F-Residential Transition District (Z245-103)

A zoning application sought to change a property in the South Dallas/Fair Park area from single-family residential zoning to an F-Residential Transition Subdistrict, which would allow different types of residential development on the site. The rezoning required approval from both the City Plan Commission and City Council to move forward. The proposal was approved by City Council on May 28, 2025.

Mar 26: Deferred

Clay Academy Zoning Amendment at Potters House Way and Truth Drive (Z245-148)

Clay Academy, Inc. applied for an amendment to Planned Development District No. 655 at the southwest corner of Potters House Way and Truth Drive, with the city planning staff recommending approval pending an amended conceptual plan. The proposal was approved by the City Council.

Mar 26: Approved

MU-1 Mixed Use Planned Development (Z834-123)

A Planned Development District application sought to rezone property to allow Mixed Use (MU-1) development and terminate existing deed restrictions on a site previously designated for Regional Retail uses. This change would have permitted mixed-use development instead of retail-only uses on the property. The proposal was approved by the City Council on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved

Bar and Dance Hall Specific Use Permit Renewal (Z234-329)

The property owner sought renewal of a Specific Use Permit to continue operating an alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) combined with a dance hall. This type of permit renewal allows the city to evaluate compliance with zoning regulations for mixed-use properties. The permit renewal was denied by the City Council on June 11, 2025.

Mar 26: Deferred

MU-3 Mixed Use District at Dallas North Tollway (Z234-229)

The City Council approved a zoning change to allow a Mixed Use District (MU-3) with deed restrictions on property at the northeast and northwest corners of Dallas North Tollway. The change permitted mixed-use development on land previously zoned for retail, affecting how the site could be developed and used. The proposal was approved on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved

Commercial Amusement Specific Use Permit (Z234-315)

A Specific Use Permit was requested to allow a commercial amusement facility (indoors) on property within Planned Development District No. 534. The proposal went through a public hearing and City Council review. The permit was approved as amended on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved As Amended

Zachariah Manning Multifamily at Forest Lane (Z234-331)

Zachariah Manning applied to rezone a property on Forest Lane from single-family to multifamily zoning, enabling apartment-style development in place of single-family residential use. The proposed change would have increased housing density along a corridor currently zoned for single-family homes. The City Plan Commission reviewed the application with staff recommending approval, but the matter stalled without a final decision.

Service Station Specific Use Permit at South Cockrell Hill Road (Z234-224)

An application proposed a Specific Use Permit to establish a service station on the east side of South Cockrell Hill Road, south of Corral Drive, which required an amendment to Planned Development District 234. The City Council held multiple hearings to review the proposal, but the matter became inactive without a final decision.

Mar 26: Hearing Closed

Radio Tower Specific Use Permit (Z234-287)

A Specific Use Permit application sought to allow construction of a radio, television, or microwave tower on agricultural property with consideration for rezoning to light industrial and commercial service districts. The tower would have changed how the agricultural land was used and could have affected nearby residents through infrastructure development. The application was approved on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved

Townhouse District at Bonnie View Road (25-1026A)

An application proposed rezoning a corridor property near Bonnie View Road to allow TH-3(A) Townhouse District development with deed restrictions, changing from Single Family and Industrial Research Districts. The proposal sought to increase residential density by introducing townhouses to an area previously limited to single-family and industrial uses. The City Plan Commission reviewed the application but it remained inactive without reaching a final decision.

Mar 20: Carried: 13 to 0

Philip Lang Commercial Service District at Burbank Street (Z234-340)

An application by Philip Lang, 2722 Burbank LLC, proposed changing zoning on a Burbank Street property from Community Retail and Industrial Research districts to a Commercial Service District. The property sits on the southeast side of Burbank Street, between Thurston and Denton Drive, and city planning staff recommended the zoning change. The matter went before the City Plan Commission but stalled without a final decision.

Mar 20: Carried: 12 to 0

Multifamily Planned Development District at Grant and Front Streets (Z234-198)

A developer sought approval to rezone a property at the intersection of Grant and Front streets from single-family residential to multifamily use. The change would have allowed medium-density apartments or townhomes on a site previously restricted to single-family homes. The proposal was approved on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved

Multifamily Planned Development at Grant Street (Z234-170)

A property on the south line of Grant Street, between Ridge Street and South Denley, was rezoned from single-family district to a Planned Development District allowing multifamily housing uses and standards. The rezoning was approved on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved

Multifamily Planned Development at Grant and Denley (Z234-202)

The City Council reviewed a proposal to rezone property at the southwest corner of Grant Street and South Denley Drive from Single Family District zoning to a Planned Development District allowing multifamily residential uses. The rezoning would enable apartment or condominium development on a site that had previously been restricted to single-family homes. The proposal was approved on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved

The Humphreys Mixed-Income Housing at Alpha Road (25-917A)

The Dallas Public Facility Corporation proposed to acquire, develop, and own The Humphreys, a 322-unit mixed-income residential development at 5339 Alpha Road. The project was designed to expand housing options in the city. The City Council approved the proposal.

Mar 26: Approved As An Individual Item

Mixed Use Development at Preston Road and Belt Line Road (Z212-358)

A proposal sought to rezone the southeast corner of Preston Road and Belt Line Road from Community Retail District to allow mixed use development. The change would have affected what types of businesses and uses were permitted at that corner location. The City Council approved the proposal as amended on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved As Amended

Century Communities Deed Restriction Amendment at Middlefield Road (25-867A)

Century Communities applied to amend deed restrictions on a single-family zoned property at Middlefield Road. Deed restriction amendments can affect what uses or development are allowed on a property, making such requests important for neighbors and the city to evaluate. The City Plan Commission reviewed the application in March 2025, but the matter became inactive without reaching a final vote.

Amar Daddy Only Deed Restriction Termination at Bruton Road (25-865A)

Amar Daddy Only, Inc. sought to terminate a deed restriction on a property zoned Community Retail District along Bruton Road. The restriction limited how the property could be developed; its removal would have allowed more flexible use of the site. The application was under review by the City Plan Commission but stalled without a final decision.

Mainul Khan Multifamily Zoning Amendment at John West Road (25-860A)

Mainul Khan applied to rezone a property on John West Road from Community Retail to Multifamily zoning, which would have allowed residential apartments on what was previously intended for retail use. The proposal was under review by the City Plan Commission but has stalled without reaching a final decision.

DART Sales Tax Funding Support (25-931A)

A resolution sought to express the city's support for full funding of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system at the current one-percent sales tax level. This funding level is critical for maintaining regional public transportation services. The measure was reviewed by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee but has remained inactive without further action.

Oak & Ellum Affordable Housing at Live Oak Street (25-923A)

The Dallas Housing Finance Corporation acquired Oak & Ellum, an existing apartment complex at 2627 Live Oak Street, to be converted into affordable housing. This acquisition preserved an existing building for affordable housing development rather than requiring new construction, making it a more efficient use of resources for the city. The City Council approved the acquisition.

Mar 26: Approved As An Individual Item

South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan (25-1011A)

A comprehensive area plan for the South Dallas Fair Park district was presented to the City Plan Commission for public review and consideration. The plan outlined proposed changes and development guidelines for the area. The matter stalled after the initial hearing and did not advance to a final vote.

Mar 20: Carried: 12 to 0

North Cliff Conservation District Zoning Determination (Z189-127)

A zoning determination was sought for property in the North Cliff Conservation District (Subarea II, Conservation District No. 8). The matter was considered by the City Council to establish proper zoning classification for the area. The proposal was approved as amended on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved As Amended

Dallas Area Rapid Transit One-Percent Sales Tax Support (25-938A)

The City Council considered a resolution to express Dallas' support for maintaining full funding of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) at the current one-percent sales tax level. This action reflected the city's commitment to regional public transportation. The resolution was approved as amended on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved As Amended

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Funding at 1% Sales Tax (25-1101A)

The city proposed to express its support for maintaining Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) funding at the current one-percent sales tax level. The resolution aimed to affirm public commitment to regional transit without adding costs to the municipal budget. The measure was reviewed by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee but did not advance further.